According to Merz's statement, who has expressed support for Israel and its war against Hamas in the past, all weapons that could serve the IDF in fighting in the Gaza Strip are banned from export.
Netanyahu decided on the full occupation framework after concluding that there is no longer any possibility for a hostage deal with Hamas.
According to the report, four separate sources who are experts in military activity and familiar with IDF operational patterns claimed that the images show significant buildup of forces and equipment ahead of a possible operation within Gaza territory.
Netanyahu argued to Trump that reports of starvation in the Strip are Hamas fabrication, but Trump cut him off sharply and said he was not prepared to hear that it was fake, adding that he had received proof that there are hungry children in Gaza.
According to British Ambassador to Israel Simon Walters, as long as Israel recognized in principle the two-state solution, it enjoyed the world's protection, but once the annexation policy became official, Europe must express opposition.
During a multi-front situational assessment, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir made a veiled reference to recent tensions over the government’s reported intention to conquer the Gaza Strip, stating: “We are dealing with matters of life and death, with the defense of the state. And we do so while looking our soldiers and citizens straight in the eye.”
The flotilla, which will last about two hours, will proceed continuously without stopping at sea and is not expected to approach too close to Gaza's coast due to concerns over high trajectory fire.
Israel's Health Ministry reported that additional positive samples were found at sites in central Israel, including Bnei Brak, Ramla, Lod and the Shafdan wastewater treatment facility. The ministry urged anyone who is not vaccinated against polio to immediately complete their vaccinations, which are available at Family Care Centers (Tipat Halav) and through the school health services.
"Someone who talks about a comprehensive agreement doesn't go to conquer the Strip and put hostages and soldiers in danger. He lied to me, he lied to all of us," Einav Zangauker, mother of hostage Matan, said.
This is a mystery that troubles not just the grieving family, but also the investigative authorities, who consider this one of the most disturbing and mysterious cases of civilian disappearance in Israel.
